PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/16/22 (Limited Release ’Willow’ MagicBand, Connections Eatery Zesty Signature Sauce, Spider-Man Spirit Jersey, & More)

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Good morning world travelers! Today we are venturing around EPCOT, finding new merchandise, food, and taking in this gorgeous September morning. Limited release “Willow” MagicBand can be found at Pin Traders. We recently found a ceramic Starbucks tumbler for Magic Kingdom, but this morning we finally saw the EPCOT themed one. We love all the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/2/21): KiteTails Performances Canceled After Baloo Gets Stuck in a Tree, More 50th Anniversary Merchandise Debuts, ‘The Magic is Calling’ Available for Streaming, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, October 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Matsuriza Taiko Drummers Return to the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT

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The Japan Pavilion at EPCOT is once again filled with the sounds of drums with the return of Matsuriza. Prior to performing, the group’s banner hung once again at the pavilion’s pagoda, with drums in place for the show. The fifteen-minute show features two different sets, each showcasing the taiko drumming tradition of Japan. The … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/28/21): Vault Collection Merchandise Released, Full List of 50th Anniversary Food, Amazon and Disney Partner for In-Room Virtual Assistant, Liquid Layer Gets Paved Over, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Matsuriza Taiko Drummers Returning to Japan Pavilion October 1st at EPCOT

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Matsuriza, the group of Taiko drummers who last performed in March of 2020 prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19, will be making their return to EPCOT on October 1st. According to the group, their schedule will have the following showtimes Thursday thru Monday, with no performances on Tuesdays or Wednesdays: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/15/20 (Final Day of Operation Before Closure, Cast Members & Characters Say Their Goodbyes, State of the Park, and More)

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Today is undoubtedly one of the most unique and impactful days in Walt Disney World history. While not the first time the parks have closed recently, past instances were merely a closure for a day or two with a clear, short-term timeline for reopening. This time around, we are faced with a closure of at … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Watch One of Matsuriza’s Final Taiko Drum Performances at the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT

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Matsuriza, the Japanese Taiko drum performers at the Japan Pavilion, concluded their run at EPCOT on Sunday. Our reporters were at one of their final performances, taking in a finale filled with energy and rhythm. In a post yesterday on one of the performer’s Facebook pages, thanks were given to Walt Disney World for an … Read more

Matsuriza Taiko Drummers at EPCOT Ending March 15th

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As Walt Disney World prepares to close due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, we received more sad news today. According to a Facebook post by a group member, the popular Matsuriza taiko drum group will come to a close on March 15th after 25 years at the Japan pavilion. You can read the full … Read more

Epcot’s JAMMitors and Matsuriza Reduced to Five Days A Week Starting 9/29

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Walt Disney World is currently experiencing mass entertainment cuts, from the loss of Mariachi Cobre Presents… The Story of Coco, to the beloved Muppet’s Great Moments in History at the Magic Kingdom. Today, we received more sad news, in that two of Epcot’s beloved and long-running entertainment groups, JAMMitors in Future World Matsuriza in Japan, … Read more